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Starting your Law research

Welcome to the Law libguide which will help you to find information for assignments, research projects and dissertations in UK, EU and International Law.

We offer advice and guidance to help you develop your research and referencing skills.

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Key resources

You have access to several databases of Law materials.  These cover legislation, case reports and e-books.  The most important are Lexis+ and Westlaw UK.  They can be accessed by following this link:

Law databases

The print law collection on the second floor of The Sir Michael Cobham Library consists of materials that cannot be provided electronically, including some law report series.  These resources are all included in mySearch.

Law database certifications

Lexis+ and Westlaw both have short certification courses which help you to navigate your way around a law database.  They can be accessed here:

Lexis+ certification

Westlaw certification

These certifications are a useful way that you can demonstrate your legal research skills to potential employers.